EHS Engineer 1

BD Nogales Norte; Kulim; On-site; MYR 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A multinational manufacturing company located in Kulim, Malaysia, is seeking an EHS Specialist to lead safety initiatives and compliance within the facility. Responsibilities include conducting risk assessments, leading emergency training, and ensuring adherence to EHS regulations. The ideal candidate should hold a Bachelor's degree in an engineering field and have significant experience in a manufacturing environment. This role emphasizes building a positive safety culture and collaborating with plant leadership while ensuring regulatory compliance.

Qualifications

• 5 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience.
• Ability to conduct Incident Investigations and drive Corrective and Preventative Actions.
• Experience in leading EHS trainings and safety audits.

Responsibilities

• Plan and execute EHS tasks such as Risk Assessments and area hazard monitoring.
• Lead Emergency Response Plan and Training.
• Conduct safety audits and lead incident investigations.
• Support on-site visits with EHS regulators and auditors.
• Develop relationships to encourage sharing of EHS concerns.

Skills

Effective listening and verbal communication skills

Problem solving, decision making, and analytic skills

Proficient in MS Word, Excel, PPT

Ability to learn new applications

Clerical competencies associated with data entry

Ability to perform housekeeping and facility audits

Education

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering or related field

Green Book Certification (or willing to pursue)

Job description

Job Description Summary

With minimal supervision, this position performs varied and integral administrative tasks within the EHS department. This role requires in-depth knowledge of facility manufacturing operations, corporate policies, and procedures as well as a working and in-depth knowledge of legal EHS compliance. This role partners with both frontline associates and plant leadership to successfully implement EHS Department goals and initiatives to reduce injuries and create a positive safety culture. Ensures compliance with BD quality systems, policies, procedures, and best practices, and all local, state, federal and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures. Regular, punctual attendance is an essential job function. Willing and able to uphold BD Values.

Job Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and execute EHS tasks such as different types of Risk Assessments (ergonomic, machine, area based, task based, etc.), area hazard monitoring (i.e. Noise monitoring), and various medical surveillance tasks in coordination with occupational health (hearing, vision, drug screens, etc.).
• Lead EHS Trainings with associates and update training materials as needed.
• Lead Emergency Response Plan, Training, and Coordination.
• Own or support the Behavior Based Safety and Environmental Safety Opportunity Processes.
• Act as advocate for EHS on the shop floor and develop a speak up culture with associates.
• Conduct Incident Investigations and drive the Corrective and Preventative Actions to completion.
• Conduct safety audits as-needed (housekeeping, procedures, PPE, etc.).
• Lead emergency response coordination and comply with all local, state, federal, and BD safety regulations, policies, and procedures including Hazardous waste regulations.
• To report to superior when there is any safety, environment and Health incidents.
• Obtain and maintain necessary legal certifications to conduct EHS business needs.
• Other duties as required to support the needs of the business.

Education And Experience

Bachelor of Science degree in Environmental Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Process Engineering, or equivalent. Or a Bachelor of Science or Associate of Science degree in a Technical Field or Environmental Health and Safety, Occupational Health and Safety, and 5 or more years of relevant manufacturing experience. Has or willing to work towards a Green Book Certification, an auditing certification.

Knowledge And Skills

Effective listening and verbal communication skills – Advanced.
Problem solving, decision making, and analytic skills - Advanced.
MS Word, Excel, PPT – Proficient.
Ability to learn and apply new applications – Proficient.
Perform multi-tasking with little or no supervision – Proficient.
Clerical competencies associated with data entry; word processing, filing, organizing files, scheduling, coordination of activities, planning – Advanced.
Support for on-site visits with EHS regulators and auditors.
Serve the Safety Committee.
Supports the roll-out of the EHS Component in BD Excellence.
Execute and track controlled document revisions and tracking of revisions for safety documents.
Audit safety procedures and JSAs. Support in creation of procedures to incorporate EHS needs.
Perform housekeeping and facility audits to ensure facility is “inspection” ready.
Develop an understanding of the necessary rules and legal EH&S compliance, as well as company and industry loss prevention standards, providing facility supervisors with input on pertinent changes as necessary. This will include attending pertinent safety training seminars as needed.
Develop a good working relationship with all associates and supervisors so they are comfortable in sharing EHS related concerns and issues.

Required Skills

Optional Skills.

Primary Work Location

MYS Kedah - Bard Kulim (Malaysia).

Additional Locations

Work Shift MY3 Normal 8a-4.45p Group 26 (Malaysia).